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Ministry of Culture
Union Minister Shri G.Kishan Reddy inaugurates two-day ‘Kaushal Mahotsav,’ a job mela
The event witnessed participation from over 150 employers across 24 sectors
Aligning with the commitment of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mushrooming employment prospects for youth at the regional level, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship , in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation  has organized Kaushal Mahotsav a two day Job Mela today at National Skill Training Institute, Vidyanagar, Secunderabad. The programme was inaugurated by Shri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development Northeastern Region.
Addressing the event, the Union Minister Shri G.Kishan Reddy said that The mega job fair 'Kaushal Mahotsav 'is a unique example of public-private partnership offering employability & providing job opportunities to the unemployed youth . He also said, the Centre has undertaken several measures to ensure skilling for job-seekers in a number of disciplines and the purpose of this initiative is to provide job opportunities to the youths. We will continue to make efforts to increase the skills of people and provide employment related to it in the coming future in all areas, Minister added.
Pangkhuri Borgohain, General Manager Industry collaboration, NSDC said, “Organizing this extensive recruitment drive and having the privilege to witness the enthusiasm of India's young generation fills us with immense pride. The overwhelming response we have received at Kaushal Mahotsav reaffirms our conviction that we are progressing towards making India a global hub for skills. "With over 13000 registrations received so far, we are dedicated to fulfilling Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of fostering regional employment and empowering our youth. Together, we will accelerate economic growth and development in the state" , he added.
The mega recruitment drive witnessed participation from more than 100 companies providing jobs across 450 job roles in 24 sectors like automotive, logistics, production, electronics, apparel, and tourism and will be attended by organizations like Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Auto Division, Parle Agro, ICICI Bank, Services Limited, Johnson Lifts and Sodexo. The event also witnessed participation from multiple Sector Skill Councils , staffing organizations and employers.More than 150 employers and more than 3500 job seekers took part in this job mela.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  through its strategic knowledge partner the National Skill Development Corporation  has organised this ' Kaushal Mahotsav'.
The students who clear the recruitment drive will receive the offer letters tomorrow from Union Minister Shri.G.Kishan Reddy.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
India set to achieve Self Reliance in Supercomputing with Manufacturing Critical Components in India
C-DAC and National Supercomputing Mission Host Institutes sign MOU for establishing Supercomputing Infrastructure in various premier institutions across India
C-DAC accelerating pace of research and innovation using computational science techniques with manufacturing Critical Supercomputing components in India, is a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat : Shri Sanjay Dhotre
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed in presence of Shri Sanjay Dhotre, Union Minister of State for E&IT, Education and Communications between Dr Hemant Darbari, Director General, C-DAC and Director of National Supercomputing Mission  Host Institutes for establishingin IndiaSupercomputing Infrastructure with Assemply and ManufacturingofCritical Components at IISC Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Mandi, IIT Gandhinagar, NIT Trichy, NABI Mohali and NSM Nodal Centres for training in HPC & AI at IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Goa and IIT Palakkad. Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, MeitY, Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST, Smt. Jyoti Arora, Special Secretary & FA, MeitY, Dr Rajendra Kumar, Additional Secretary, MeitY, senior officials from DST, MeitY, C-DAC and Host Institutes were also present.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Sanjay Dhotre, MoS said, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, National Supercomputing Mission was set up to provide necessary computational power to the Academia, Industry, Scientific and Research Community, MSME and the Start-ups to solve India specific grand challenges and complex real life problems in Science and Engineering." He added that C-DAC has already established Supercomputing Ecosystem at IIT BHU, IIT Kharagpur, IISER Pune and JNCASR Bangalore. And now accelerating the pace of research and innovation using computational science techniques with manufacturing in India Critical Supercomputing components like the Server Board, Interconnect, Rack power controllers and Hydraulic controllers, Direct Liquid Cooled Datacenter, HPC Software Stack is a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Dr. Hemant Darbari, Director General, C-DAC mentioned that “National premier academic and research institutes like the IISc, IITs, NIT, NABI are par excellence and is renowned globally for its technical expertise. We are proud to partner with them in our endeavour to enhance India's capability, empower scientists and researchers with state-of-the-art Supercomputing facilities, attain global competitiveness and ensure self-reliance in the strategic area of Supercomputing Technology leading towards the Exascale Computing. Our Mission is to Establish Dependable and Secure Exa-Scale Eco-system with innovative designs, disruptive technologies and Expert Human resource. Our goal is to develop our own indigenous Hardware encompassing Exascale Chip Design, Design and Manufacture of Exascale Server Boards, Exascale Interconnects and Storage including Silicon-Photonics at C-DAC in line with Atmanirbhar Bharat to achieve complete Self Reliance.”
Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI
23rd Prime Minister Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council  meeting discussed high performance Biomanufacturing, ETG, and NRF
Principal Scientific Adviser  to the Government of India, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood convened the 23rd Prime Minister Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council  meeting today  at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The meeting brought together PM-STIAC members, key government officials, and experts to discuss the contemporary priorities of science and technology ecosystem in India including high performance Biomanufacturing, the role of Empowered Technology Group , and the recently introduced National Research Foundation  Bill.
Addressing the PM-STIAC meeting, Prof Ajay Kumar Sood said, “PM-STIAC meeting serves as a catalyst for industry leaders, research organisations and scientific ministries to come together and find sustainable science and technology-led solutions to empower and align the missions of national importance.”
Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology , delivered a presentation on Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment  policy and introduced the country’s policy priorities for high performance Biomanufacturing. Dr Gokhale spoke about six thematic sectors under Biomanufacturing: Bio-based chemicals and enzymes, functional foods and smart protein, precision biotherapeutics, climate change resilient agriculture, carbon capture and utilisation, and futuristic marine and space research. The session concluded with a productive discussion, exploring collaborative opportunities between different ministries, whole of the Government approach, academic and research institutes, and industry. Potential strategies to drive Biomanufacturing excellence in the country were also discussed.
Dr. Preeti Banzal, Adviser at the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, delivered a presentation on the process and role Empowered Technology Group  plays in National Technology Policy and Governance. Dr Banzal highlighted that the ETG, chaired by the PSA, delivers on policy guidance to the Government and further is responsible for advising on technological interventions, research and development support and procurement towards the country’s various technological needs.
Dr. Akhilesh Gupta, Senior Adviser at the Department of Science and Technology  and Secretary of the Science and Engineering Research Board , presented the proposed features of the National Research Foundation  Bill. The Chair invited PM-STIAC members and invited experts to share their insights and recommendations to strengthen the research ecosystem in the country.
The meeting concluded with remarks from distinguished members of the PM-STIAC and closing remarks by the Chair. In his closing remarks, Prof. Sood highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts and innovative approaches in driving scientific advancements to enable sustainable development for the country.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.06% GS 2028’,  ‘7.18% GS 2033’ and  ‘7.30% GS 2053’
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “7.06% Government Security 2028” for a notified amount of ₹8,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.18% Government Security 2033” for a notified amount of ₹14,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.30% Government Security 2053” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs. 2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on September 08, 2023 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on September 08, 2023. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on September 08, 2023  and payment by successful bidders will be on September 11, 2023 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
CRNO VISIT TO INDIA 
Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman  is on a goodwill visit of to India. The visit aims to consolidate bilateral relations with Indian Navy, as also to explore new avenues for defence cooperation with India.
The CRNO commenced his visit by paying homage at National War Memorial on 14 Feb 22. The CRNO was received by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, at the majestic South Block Lawns and accorded a 50 Men Guard of Honour. Both the Naval Principals held discussions to explore avenues to further enhance cooperation between the Navies.
The CRNO would also be visiting Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command at Mumbai, wherein he would be interacting with the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command and visit IN ships at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
The first visit of the incumbent CRNO to India, reverberates the growing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman, which include operational interactions, training and exchange of Subject Matter Experts. Both Navies have been participating in the biennial maritime exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ since 1993. This exercise was last conducted in 2020, off Goa and the next edition is scheduled later this year. INS Sudarshini visited Muscat in Dec 21 and had embarked RNO Sea Riders for sea experience.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM praises Aishwary Pratap Tomar for winning Bronze in 10m Air Rifle at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Aishwary Pratap Tomar for winning Bronze Medal in 10m Air Rifle event at Asian Games 2022.
PM Modi said that Aishwary Pratap Tomar displayed strong nerve and focus to achieve this remarkable feat.
The Prime Minister also noted sterling performance of Rudrankksh Patil for securing fourth place.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane leads the cleanliness campaign organized by the KVIC at Juhu Beach, Mumbai
Shri Rane says this campaign aligns with Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on the significance of cleanliness, aims to inspire a sense of civic duty towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane joined the Shramdaan,cleanliness drive initiated at Juhu beach Mumbai by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission , a cleanliness initiative urged by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Addressing the participants on the occasion Shri Rane said this campaign, which aligns with Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on the significance of cleanliness, aims to inspire a sense of civic duty towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, "Cleanliness is more important than political freedom," the Union Minister underscored the paramount importance of cleanliness. Reiterating the words of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the launch of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' in 2014, the Minister opined that the need to combat dirt and open defecation, urging a shift in old habits and the adoption of cleanliness as a way of life.
The aim of the Shramdaan campaign organized today is to once again involve the country in a mass movement for cleanliness. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission  has been actively participating in this initiative, conducting special cleanliness drives and competitions in schools, colleges, and local communities, emphasizing the theme Shramdaan '
Shri Rane said that KVIC proactively participates in this cleanliness drive on the call of the PM. It is not just duty of the Prime Minister but the collective responsibility of every individual in society, he added. Shri Rane said Cleanliness is not merely a government initiative, but a societal commitment to a healthy and prosperous life. The Union Minister concluded by rallying the public to unite and work towards a Clean India.
Film Star Shri Suresh Oberoi and local MLA Shri Amit Satam along with Shri Vineet Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, KVIC and Shri Pankaj Bodhke, Financial Advisor, KVIC and KVIC officials and a large number of school students and local residents participated in this cleanliness campaign. It may be noted that the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, through its various schemes and programmes, encourages non-carbon emitting Khadi and Village Industries products.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
NCSC holds meeting with Bank of Baroda to review financial welfare schemes for SCs
NCSC reviews implementation of various Union Government’s financing schemes by Bank of Baroda
NCSC Chairman Vijay Sampla reviews measures taken by BOB in giving credit to SCs and welfare of employees in terms of reservations, backlog vacancies
: Mumbai, July 12, 2023
In order to protect the rights of the Scheduled Caste employees as well to ensure proper implementation of various financing schemes for SCs initiated by the Government of India, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes  held a review meeting with Bank of Baroda  at Mumbai today .
The NCSC delegation, led by its Chairman Vijay Sampla, conducted the first meeting with the leaders of the SC/ST organization of the bank. During the meeting, the leaders apprised Sampla and NCSC officials about the backlog in recruitment, issues related to promotion and transfers; and pending issues with the management of BoB.
NCSC started the official meeting with the management of the BOB, led by its Managing Director and CEO Debadatta Chand. The NCSC Chairman reviewed various measures taken by BOB in giving credit to persons belonging to the scheduled caste community and welfare of its SC employees in terms of reservations, backlog vacancies, functioning of welfare and grievances redressal mechanism and other issues.
During the meeting, NCSC Chairman Vijay Sampla also reviewed the implementation of various welfare schemes for SC beneficiaries including NRLM, NULM, Mudra, Swabhiman and Aawas Yojana and asked the Bank of Baroda officials to ensure that the obligations towards the members of the SC community are addressed, as per the Stand Up India Programme of the Union Government.
NCSC Chairman also asked BOB to ensure minimum wages to all the outsourced SC employees as well as to provide benefits to every eligible Scheduled Caste person applying under the Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for Scheduled Castes or other such schemes.
NCSC will also hold meetings with the officials of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited  on Thursday and with the officials of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited  on Friday, to review measures taken by the firms for the welfare of its SC employees.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Export Development Fund
India’s overall exports  increased from USD 498.63 billion in 2017-18 to USD 538.07 billion in 2018-19, registering a positive growth of 7.91% as compared to the previous year. India’s exports have also increased from USD 262.14 billion in 2018-19  to USD 266.63 billion in 2019-20 , showing a positive growth of 1.71% during current year.
There exists Export Development Fund  in Exim Bank under the provisions of the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981.
Government has taken following steps to increase exports and thereby earn foreign exchange for the country:
- A new Foreign Trade Policy  2015-20 was launched on 1st April 2015. The policy, rationalised the earlier export promotion schemes and introduced two new schemes, namely Merchandise Exports from India Scheme  for improving export of goods and Services Exports from India Scheme  for increasing exports of services. Duty credit scrips issued under these schemes are fully transferable.
- The Mid-term Review of the FTP 2015-20 was undertaken on 5th December, 2017. Incentive rates for labour intensive/MSME sectors were increased by 2% with a financial implication of Rs 8,450 crore per year.
- A new Logistics Division was created in the Department of Commerce to coordinate integrated development of the logistics sector. India’s rank in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index moved up from 54 in 2014 to 44 in 2018.
- Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit was introduced from 1.4.2015 providing interest equalization at 3% for labour intensive/ MSME sectors. The rate was increased to 5% for MSME sectors with effect from 2.11.2018 and merchant exporters were covered under the scheme with effect from 2.1.2019.
- Various measures for improving ease of doing business were taken. India’s rank in World Bank Ease of doing business ranking improved from 142 in 2014 to 63 in 2019 with the rank in trading across borders moving up from 122 to 80.
- A new scheme -Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme  - was launched with effect from 1st April 2017 to address the export infrastructure gaps in the country.
- A comprehensive Agriculture Export Policy was launched on 6th December, 2018 with an aim to double farmers’ income by 2022 and provides an impetus to agricultural exports.
- Transport and Marketing Assistance  scheme has been launched for mitigating disadvantage of higher cost of transportation for export of specified agriculture products.
- A scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies  covering export of garments and made-ups was notified on 7.3.2019 providing refund of duties/taxes at higher rates.
This information was given by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s interaction through PRAGATI
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired his eighteenth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
The Prime Minister reviewed the progress towards handling and resolution of grievances related to Railways. Noting that a large number of complaints were related to corrupt practices of officials, he directed strictest possible action against Railway officials found guilty of corruption. He asked the Indian Railways to work towards a unified single telephone number for all grievances and queries, including helpline in the case of an accident.
The Prime Minister reviewed the progress of vital infrastructure projects in the railway, road and power sectors, spread over several states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland.
Among the projects reviewed today are: the Mumbai Metro, the Tirupati-Chennai Highway, long-pending road projects in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Manipur, and important power transmission lines in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East.
Reviewing Mission Indradhanush for universal immunization of children, the Prime Minister asked for targeted attention in strict timeframes for the 100 worst performing districts in this regard. He said youth organizations such as NCC and Nehru Yuva Kendra could be involved in the outreach effort to ensure that no child was left without the benefit of immunization.
Reviewing the implementation of Swachhta Action Plans, the Prime Minister said that events such as Swachhta fortnights should be converted into movements towards permanent solutions. On the AMRUT Mission, the Prime Minister asked officials to quantify and document the gains achieved through the use of latest technology, such as LED bulbs, so that the benefits could be better appreciated by one and all.
The Prime Minister urged all Secretaries of the Government of India, and all Chief Secretaries of States, to come up with concrete plans and objectives for transformative change, to be achieved by the 75th anniversary of independence in 2022. With regard to cleanliness, he urged for maximum efforts ahead of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary by 2019.